Joint Event of the National Convocation, North American Pacific/Asian Disciples and Central Pastoral Office for Hispanic Ministries Texas Christian University, Ft. Worth Theme text: Revelation 7: 9-17 The Multitude from Every Nation 9 After this I looked, and there was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples […]
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Position Announcement Immigration Response Specialist, Central Pastoral Office for Hispanic Ministries (Obra Hispana), Disciples Refugee and Immigration Ministries, and the Christian Church Capital Area Region of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada Applications due by 4:00 PM EST, June 7, 2019 Working in collaboration, the Obra Hispana, Refugee and […]
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The 2019 Covenant Journal, a report on the 2019 General Board meeting in February, is mailed to each congregation and available for download here. View full texts of reports and business items on the General Assembly business page.
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En español por debajo The 2018 Hispanic and Bilingual Assembly, hosted by the Central Pastoral Office for Hispanic Ministries (Obra Hispana), in Tempe, AZ, was full of nuevos comienzos (new beginnings). The event’s theme was most evident in the election of Rev. Lori Tapia as the first female National Hispanic Pastor, the executive leader of Obra Hispana. […]
Read moreEven though the Iowa winter did not want to let go, the General Board meeting was full of signs of spring and resurrection. The general ministries and regions shared their verbal reports in detail with small groups and the highlights were shared with the whole board in a joy-infused session. Included in those notes were: […]
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In nearly every corner of the world, Disciples are making a difference. Congregations, groups, and individuals all across the U.S. and Canada, and their mission partners around the globe, are bringing wholeness to their communities. We serve meals to local homeless populations, tutor students after school, and speak out on issues impacting our neighborhoods. We […]
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The Pacific South West Region (PSWR) is organizing an immigration immersion experience for young adults this summer. Rev. BJ Barlow, PSWR staff, has secured a grant to make the July 25-Aug. 4 event financially affordable for ten participants ages 18-35 from across the U.S. and Canada. Applications are due March 31. “We are looking for […]
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At First Christian Church in Smithville, TX, reading the Bible is a central focus. For nearly 25 years, FCC Smithville, led by Pastor David Huegel, has shared a “Bible Olympics” program with all kinds of churches – from neighboring Houston-area Disciples, to ecumenical partners in other states, and now, the world. In Jan. 2018, Rev. […]
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General Minister and President Rev. Terri Hord Owens, Rev. Lori Tapia, National Pastor for Hispanic Ministries, and Dr. Cynthia Hale, Founding Pastor, Ray of Hope Christian Church were signatories to the following statement of a group of clergy and religious leaders called The Circle of Protection. A diverse body of Christian leaders calls on the churches […]
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